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FarmallModel A
Farmall 1256
Row Crop
- power
- 113 hp
- displacement
- 407 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 1256 vs Farmall 400
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FarmallModel B
Farmall 400
Row Crop
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 264 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 10
FarmallFarmall 1256
vs
FarmallFarmall 400
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 1256 higher · +143 ci (+54%)1256407 ci
400264 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
1256 is in the 57th percentile; 400 is in the 19th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 1256 higher · +2 (+50%)12566
4004
Median Row Crop Tractor6
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 400 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 1256 higher · +6 (+60%)125616
40010
Median Row Crop Tractor16
1256 is in the 50th percentile; 400 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1256 higher · +4,105 lb (+65%)125610,405 lb
4006,300 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
1256 is in the 35th percentile; 400 is in the 13th · 1,350 models
1256 (A)400 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | Farmall | Same |
| Model | 1256 | 400 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | International Harvester | Same |
| Model | DT407 | C264 | — |
| Power Output | 113hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ 1256+950 RPM · +66% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 1256+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 407ci | 264ci | ▲ 1256+143 ci · +54% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4in | ▲ 1256+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 5.2in | ▲ 400+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Partial power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 141in | ▲ 1256+23 in · +16% |
| Width | 91.7in | 107in | ▲ 400+15.3 in · +17% |
| Height | 85.8in | 80.8in | ▲ 1256+5 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 10,405lb | 6,300lb | ▲ 1256+4,105 lb · +65% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Hydra-Touch | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Transmission | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 540rpm | ▲ 1256+460 rpm · +85% |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | IH Fast Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | III/II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 2,000lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic dry disc | Manual disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 6.5gal | ▲ 400+0.5 gal · +8% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 1256 | Farmall 400 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 19th percentile (264 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 22nd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 35th percentile (10,405 lb)B · 13th percentile (6,300 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 28th percentile (164 in)B · 12th percentile (141 in)
A · 1256B · 400Median Row Crop Tractor